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The standard x-ray views of the shoulder include a true anterior-posterior view, a lateral (Y or outlet) view, and an axillary view. [13] A Velpeau view can be done as an alternative to the axillary view if an examinee is unable to position the shoulder for an appropriate image.
Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and bruising. [1] There may be a decreased ability to move the arm and the person may present holding their elbow. [2] Complications may include injury to an artery or nerve, and compartment syndrome. [2] The cause of a humerus fracture is usually physical trauma such as a fall. [1]
Medical history (the patient tells the doctor about an injury). For shoulder problems the medical history includes the patient's age, dominant hand, if injury affects normal work/activities as well as details on the actual shoulder problem including acute versus chronic and the presence of shoulder catching, instability, locking, pain, paresthesias (burning sensation), stiffness, swelling, and ...
The light bulb sign is best observed on an AP radiograph of the shoulder. [5] Key features include: Rounded humeral head: The humeral head appears symmetrically rounded, resembling a light bulb due to internal rotation. Loss of normal glenohumeral overlap: The humeral head is posteriorly displaced, disrupting the alignment with the glenoid cavity.
An injury to the AC joint will result in pain over the AC joint, in the anterolateral neck and in the region in the anterolateral deltoid. [citation needed] X-ray indicates a separated shoulder when the acromioclavicular joint space is widened (it is normally 5 to 8 mm). [9] It can be classified into 6 types.
Anterolateral view of head and neck (supraclavicular fossa labeled at center right) ... The margins of the supraclavicular fossa are often visible on chest X-ray.
X-ray showing a fracture of the clavicula and scapula. Most fractures of the scapula can be seen on a chest X-ray; however, they may be missed during examination of the film. [1] Serious associated injuries may distract from the scapular injury, [4] and diagnosis is often delayed. [3] Computed tomography may also be used. [1]
Lateral view demonstrating the articular surface of the right scapula is shown. Symptoms: Shoulder instability and widespread shoulder discomfort, and catching, locking, or popping feelings in shoulders. [1] Risk factors: Anterior shoulder dislocation and/or repeated anterior shoulder subluxations. [2] Diagnostic method: X-ray and MRI ...